Renee Miller
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Stories By Renee Miller
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Honeysuckle Toxicity
Honeysuckle Toxicity. Honeysuckles (Lonicera spp.) are part of the genus Lonicera, which includes about 180 species of shrubs and vines that are prized for their showy, fragrant blooms. They’re widely cultivated in the United States, used in border plantings, hedges and groundcover. However, some varieties of honeysuckle are mildly toxic, and care should be taken when planting them in gardens where children or pets play.
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Will Permethrin Kill Ants?
Will Permethrin Kill Ants?. Ants build mounds that ruin your lawn, and they’re an annoying and persistent pest indoors too. Permethrin, a synthetic insecticide, works by attacking the neurological system of ants and other insects when they come in contact with or ingest it. When used as directed, permethrin can be a safe and effective way to eradicate ants in your home and landscape.
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What Are The Treatments For A Fungus In Evergreens?
What Are the Treatments for a Fungus in Evergreens?
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Florida Vines That Cause Rashes & Itching
Florida Vines That Cause Rashes & Itching. Florida’s parks and landscapes are favored by outdoorsy types because of the wide variety of plant life that thrives there, including beautifully vibrant vines. The species of vines that grow in Florida are hardy in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 9 through 11, and some of these are poisonous. Just touching certain Florida vines can lead to skin rashes and itchiness.
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Tea Tree Oil Fungicide For Plants
Tea Tree Oil Fungicide for Plants. Root rot, leaf spots or blights and mildews affect all gardens to some degree. Using chemical fungicides can effectively eliminate these fungal infections, but they also can harm nearby plants and some are dangerous to use around children and pets. Tea tree oil is a naturally occurring fungicide which, when diluted, offers fungicidal control for your plants.
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What Does Loamy Soil Mean?
What Does Loamy Soil Mean?. Loamy soil is a medium-textured soil that contains several different soil particles. It is preferred by gardeners as it provides an ideal environment for many types of plants to grow in. It tends to be soft and crumbly when dry and sticky and moldable when moist. Loamy soils have a low organic content and are often found in valleys and areas of land near rivers, lakes or streams.
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How To Cure Mildew On Hibiscus
How to Cure Mildew on Hibiscus. Hibiscus is a hardy plant that is affected by few fungal diseases, but a white, powdery substance forming on the leaf surface typically indicates your plant has powdery mildew. This fungal infection doesn’t negatively impact healthy hibiscus plants, but if your plant suffers repeated infections, it can affect plant vigor and control of the fungus is necessary. Curing powdery mildew is difficult when several plants are infected, but control can be achieved either naturally or with the use of a fungicide.
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When Is A Pluot Ripe?
When Is a Pluot Ripe?. If you can imagine a fruit that has the texture and appearance of a plum but with the sweetness of an apricot then you're thinking about pluot, a hybrid fruit that is about three-quarters plum and on- quarter apricot. Pluots were created by geneticist Floyd Zaiger, who blended the best qualities of each fruit to create a smooth, firm-skinned fruit with a higher sugar content than plums or apricots alone.
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Are Passion Vine Leaves Poisonous?
Are Passion Vine Leaves Poisonous?. Passion vine (Passiflora incarnata) is a visually stunning plant from the genus Passiflora. The leaves, fruit and seeds of passiflora species have been used historically in the form of tinctures, teas, infusions and liquid extracts in homeopathic medicine to treat pain, insomnia and anxiety. However, there have been no clinical trials that have produced definitive results as to their effectiveness. There is also no research that clearly establishes the safety of ingesting passion vine leaves.
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My GFCI Trips When Turning Pool Lights On And Then Off
My GFCI Trips When Turning Pool Lights On and Then Off. Pool lighting systems are connected to a GFCI breaker designed to carry 100 amps for most residential installations. When that maximum load is exceeded, the circuit breaks open, and the breaker trips, which cuts off power to your pool lights. Often the problem can be resolved by resetting the breaker; but if the breaker trips repeatedly or will not reset, the problem may be with the GFCI breaker itself or your pool’s lighting system.
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